Health in Pregnancy Advisor INTERNAL ONLY

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 December 2024

Job summary

Internal Only

This post will contribute to tackling inequalities in health through promoting and supporting pregnant clients to stop smoking. The post holder will provide relationship based support and tobacco treatment advice to individuals throughout their maternity care journey. The overall aim is to reduce harm caused by smoking for babies and families.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role is to build supportive and non-judgmental relationships that facilitate open and honest discussions that lead to a quit attempt. The main duties are to provide behavior change support and Nicotine Replacement therapy to those who continue to smoke during pregnancy. To educate women, birthing people, families and health professionals about the risk of smoking in pregnancy. To ensure the service continues to improve and meet the needs of our community the successful candidate will support with data collection and analysis.

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

193-6769262UCGB4-HINPA

Job locations

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found in the job description:

Work autonomously to deliver tobacco harm reduction (smoking cessation) assessments, behavior change support and issue Nicotine Replacement Therapy following a clinical assessment of need. The post holder will [where appropriate] provide advice on alternative devices to support a quit attempt such as e-cigarettes.

Hold sensitive discussions with woman and families about the harmful effects of smoking

Work in a variety of settings, including in the clients home

Provide maternity specific training [to the maternity multi-professional team] on the effects of smoking in pregnancy, smoke free home and interventions to encourage and support a quit attempt

To contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the service, including the completion of the minimum data set requirement. Including collection and presentation of data required to demonstrate compliance with Saving Babies Lives and Maternity Incentive Scheme

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities can be found in the job description:

Hold sensitive discussions with woman and families about the harmful effects of smoking

Work in a variety of settings, including in the clients home

Provide maternity specific training [to the maternity multi-professional team] on the effects of smoking in pregnancy, smoke free home and interventions to encourage and support a quit attempt

Person Specification

Essential

Evidence of appropriate level of education, topic not relevant
Car Driver
Experience of building therapeutic relationshops

Desirable

Smoking cessation training
Coaching or behavior change skills

Communication skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of communication

Person Specification

Essential

Evidence of appropriate level of education, topic not relevant
Car Driver
Experience of building therapeutic relationshops

Desirable

Smoking cessation training
Coaching or behavior change skills

Communication skills

Essential

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of communication

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.